Corydon is a city located in Henderson County Kentucky. Corydon has a 2024 population of 724. Corydon is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 731 in 2020.
The average household income in Corydon is $68,594 with a poverty rate of 26.6%. The median age in Corydon is 37.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corydon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 70.16% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 16.28% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 8.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 264 | 2.93 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 135 | 3.78 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.21 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 26 | 3.15 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 14 | 5.29 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 19.26% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 14.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 6.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 207 | 42.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.87% |
| Some College | 59 | 12.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 294 | 36 |
| Black | 86 | 55 | 7 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,125 | $0 | $52,250 |
| High School Graduate | $23,214 | $40,833 | $16,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $73,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,938 | $51,683 | $22,679 |
| Some College | $0 | $50,865 | $0 |
$40,938
Average Earnings
$51,683
Average Male
$22,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Corydon residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 126 | 96 | 76.19% |
| White | 536 | 90 | 16.79% |
| Islander | 42 | 13 | 30.95% |
| Multiple | 63 | 5 | 7.94% |
26.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.27%
Male Poverty Rate
26.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corydon is Black, with 76.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corydon is Multiple, with 7.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.11% |
| Some College | 31.78% |
| High School | 25.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 25.84% |
| Female Employed | 19.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $79,112 |
| Households | $53,854 | $68,594 |
| Married Families | $86,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,557 | $47,413 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 15.08% |
| White | 18 | 4.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.89%
Born in Corydon
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
97.55% of Corydon residents were born in the United States, with 65.89% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 716 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 717 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 719 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 721 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 722 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 724 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 726 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 725 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 728 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 731 | 35 | 5.03% |
| 2019 | 696 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 698 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 703 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 706 | -5 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 711 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 712 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 715 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 718 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 720 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 714 | 0 | 0% |